Ahavah

by David Lipschutz and Dana Hall

After his Bubbie’s death, Saul returns home to his family after a long absence to sit Shiva. Alice, Saul’s girlfriend joins him. Saul tries to portray the perfect version of what he thinks his family wants. However, a message from the beyond leads both Saul and Alice to some meaningful realizations.

|10-minute play|

After his Bubbie’s death, Saul returns home to his family after a long absence to sit Shiva. Alice, Saul’s girlfriend joins him. Saul tries to portray the perfect version of what he thinks his family wants. However, a message from the beyond leads both Saul and Alice to some meaningful realizations.

|10-minute play|

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  • Robert J. LeBlanc: Ahavah

    What an amazing show about loss, acceptance, and love. AHAVAH is love. It’s an examination of grief and self with amazingly witty dialogue and the best type of comedy, truth. There is so much in this short play for the actors, audience, directors. There is little wonder why it’s been so successful. With the world the way it is we need more shows like this. We need more Ahavah.

    What an amazing show about loss, acceptance, and love. AHAVAH is love. It’s an examination of grief and self with amazingly witty dialogue and the best type of comedy, truth. There is so much in this short play for the actors, audience, directors. There is little wonder why it’s been so successful. With the world the way it is we need more shows like this. We need more Ahavah.

  • Samara Siskind: Ahavah

    David Lipshutz and Dana Hall have co-authored a gorgeous play about saying goodbye, coming home, and embracing your true self. Infused with love, humor and hope, I imagine Saul carrying on the tradition, leaving checks for his future grandchildren to find someday.

    David Lipshutz and Dana Hall have co-authored a gorgeous play about saying goodbye, coming home, and embracing your true self. Infused with love, humor and hope, I imagine Saul carrying on the tradition, leaving checks for his future grandchildren to find someday.

  • Maripat Allen: Ahavah

    What a lovely play about grief and the legacy loved ones leave behind when they die. The characters, even the off stage, deceased Bubbie, are so real, the situation so relatable, and the humor so sweet and gentle, it is sure to please and move audiences.

    What a lovely play about grief and the legacy loved ones leave behind when they die. The characters, even the off stage, deceased Bubbie, are so real, the situation so relatable, and the humor so sweet and gentle, it is sure to please and move audiences.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Scawwy Howwow Theatre, Year 2022
  • Type Reading, Organization The Literary and Discourse Society UK, Year 2022
  • Type Reading, Organization Dragon Productions Theatre Company, Year 2022
  • Type Reading, Organization New Jersey Theatre Center, Year 2022
  • Type Reading, Organization Saint Sebastian Players, Year 2022

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Broken Arts Entertainment, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Year 2024
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Gemco Players Community Theatre, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays i/a/w Very Useful Theatre Company, Year 2022
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Rooftop Productions/ARTfactory, Year 2022
  • Type Community Theater, Organization The Farmington Players, Year 2022
  • Type University, Organization Crafton Hills College, Year 2022
  • Type University, Organization Muskegon Community College, Year 2022

Awards

  • The Best Ten-Minute Plays
    Smith & Kraus, Publisher
    Selection
    2023
  • Best New Work
    Crafton Hills College New Works Festival
    Winner
    2022